The Esquif Prospecteur 16 canoe is a modern take on the legendary Prospector design, built for paddlers who want a versatile tripping canoe that feels equally at home on lakes, rivers, and moving water. Inspired by the classic Chestnut Prospector hull, this 16-foot canoe offers the capacity and balance needed for everything from relaxed day trips to week-long wilderness adventures. Its proven shape delivers excellent stability, smooth tracking on flatwater, and confident maneuverability when the river starts to twist and quicken.

Constructed with Esquif’s rugged T-Formex hull, the Prospecteur 16 is made to handle real-world use—whether that means bouncing off rocks in light whitewater or years of dependable family paddling. It’s tough, reliable, and designed to hold its shape season after season.

Available at Wilderness Supply in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the Esquif Prospecteur 16 is the ideal choice for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario paddlers looking for a classic prospector canoe with modern durability, all-around performance, and the versatility to handle just about any trip you can dream up.

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Features:

• Rounded Shape
• Vinyl Gunwales
• Webbed Seats
• Standard contoured yoke and thwart
• Options: Wood gunwale

Specifications:

• Construction: T-Formex
• Length:  4.9 m (16′)
• Width:  89 cm (35″)
• Depth:  35.6 cm (14″)
• Rocker: 7 cm (2.75″)
• Colour: Red, Green
• Weight:  29.5 kg (65 pounds)
• Seats:  Webbed seats
• Standard:  Vinyl trim,  contoured ash yoke, thwart
• Options:  Wood trim; Tandem or Solo Touring Outfit Kit